Policy Analyst

BAE Systems; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Policy Analyst to enhance decision-making in a dynamic environment. This role involves applying psychological principles to improve analytic processes and support government customers. You will be involved in policy planning, workflow evaluation, and training, contributing to critical national security initiatives. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact through innovative solutions and advanced technologies. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a classified setting, ensuring that your work directly supports vital missions and enhances operational effectiveness.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Life and Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• 8+ years of policy analysis experience for mid-level, 12+ years for senior roles.
• Experience with IC and DoD classification guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in policy planning and workflow procedures testing.
• Work with management to improve productivity and analytic judgement.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Analytic Workflow Redesign

Decision-Making Processes

Psychology Principles Application

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related business area

Master's degree in a related business area

Tools

Government OSINT Training

Job description

Job Description

Join BAE Systems as a Policy Analyst and contribute to improving decision-making processes in a dynamic and classified environment supporting our government customer in Reston, VA and Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

This analyst will be working in a classified environment and will understand and improve the judgement and decision making of individuals, groups, and organizations, apply principles of psychology to business, analytic, and other decision-making processes to improve and/or empirically evaluate those processes.

Other activities may include:

1. Assisting in policy planning, workflow procedures testing and evaluation
2. Analytic workflow redesign, and training and development
3. Working with management to prescribe workflow modifications that improve worker productivity and analytic judgement.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Mid-level: Bachelor's degree in a related business area with 8+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience
2. Senior: Master's degree in a related business area with 12+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years, or a Bachelor's degree with 17+ years of experience
3. Expert: Master's degree in a related business area with 20+ years of policy analysis experience with related experience within the last 2 years
4. Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
5. Prior military or government analytical experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses (e.g., U.S. Army OBC, OS301/OS302, CASO, defense or IC equivalent (DIA BOTC, FBI OS101).
2. Experience conducting intelligence analytical support for the IC/DoD

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64130 - $109010

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.